Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
Samsung Galaxy Grand I9082
Performance
38.432.0
Camera
15.435.2
Display
16.916.9
Battery
17.420.0
Build
85.084.4
Connectivity
51.636.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.823.9
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 features a smaller 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density of approximately 233 ppi compared to the Galaxy Grand I9082's 5.0-inch TFT display at the same resolution, which yields around 187 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Ace 3 is powered by a dual-core processor, while the Grand I9082 has a slightly faster dual-core CPU.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Ace 3 offering a 5 MP rear camera and 720p video recording, whereas the Grand I9082 boasts an 8 MP rear camera with 1080p video recording and a 2 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity is also higher in the Grand I9082 at 2100 mAh compared to the Ace 3's 1800 mAh.
- Both devices run on Android Jelly Bean, but the Grand I9082 can be upgraded to a newer version, providing a potentially better software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, although the Grand I9082 is larger and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
Samsung Galaxy Grand I9082
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2012
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 3G S7270; Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 LTE S7275; Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 S7272 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Grand Z I9082Z for India
Display
Size
4"
5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~187 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Broadcom BCM21664 (3G) / Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (LTE)
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 (3G) / Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait (LTE)
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Broadcom VideoCore IV (3G) / Adreno 305 (LTE)
Broadcom VideoCore IV
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM (3G), 8GB 1GB RAM (LTE)
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.6, AF
8 MP, f/2.7 AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800/1500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
121.2 x 62.7 x 9.8 mm (3G) / 121.2 x 62.7 x 10 mm (LTE)
143.5 x 76.9 x 9.6 mm (5.65 x 3.03 x 0.38 in)
Weight
115 g
162 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Dark Red
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.67 W/kg (head) 0.45 W/kg (body)
0.37 W/kg (head) 1.11 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2(14.4 - 3G)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

